Love it - I vote keep. I cannot imagine a better style and fit for you. I think it will be fab for work, weekends, dresses, jeans. I now have to go and try it myself.
I really like this jacket. A nice soft drapey leather jacket that has a breathable lining is a score! Of course now I have to go back to see the BEBE in another post, but I did go over to Danier from Suz's link and stop long enough to consider breaking SYB. Contrary to Una's hesitation on the oversized collar and slim cut here I quite like the contrast.
Went to another post to look at the BEBE and while it is obviously a nice cut... uncomfortable sucks! This new white leather is fab IMHO... just a little different. The sporty aspect of the elastic in the collar is really cool.
I think the Danier jacket looks fabulous on you!
It seems to fit perfectly, and I love the collar. Definitely KEEP!
Hopefully it will be way more comfortable and wearable than your old one.

I think sitting down might reveal potential discomforts even in a short jacket...it might sort of bunch if it is too snug or squeeze or the arms or back might suddenly feel snug or the arms too short/ snug if you reach forward while sitting. (Awful for driving -- I had to purge a jacket that otherwise seemed to fit for just that reason - it was just too snug across the back and shoulders for me.)


I think it looks fabulous Rae. I love the curved hem and the fitted waist. It will stretch out and soften a bit too.
I saw this post a few hours ago but held my comment. I realized that it was not an either/or post, but could not help but compare the Bebe to the Danier. My first look through the Danier photos made me think it was a no-brainer to KEEP it (and I believe it still is), however, the Bebe does have a fabulous cut, and I prefer the cut, even though I know the fabrication is not as good. If I were to see them together IRL, I know that I would choose the Danier over the Bebe any day. It is so hard to see details and quality from a photograph, but trust me, your body knows the difference, and so will your clientele. Breathable lining and real leather cannot be beat. Someday, I hope to upgrade as well. KEEP! I'm curious, will you Ebay the Bebe if you keep the Danier?
OMG. Just visited the Danier site. Someone drag me out of that candy store!
Oh, I love the Danier! I also looked back and found the Bebe and I wasn't as keen - the Danier skims your figure and looks great!

I love the Danier unzipped, fully zipped with the funnel collar, and half zipped. I don't think it is as flattering zipped to the base of the collar. I'd keep it for sure!
What a gorgeous jacket! I love it, and find it quite flattering on you! It is more dressy --- kind of Diva in the best way -- than I have grown to expect from your jackets. It has a little more polished, slightly sci-fi look, rather than a lived in RATE look. I think for work, this is a distinct plus, and it might be nice to have something sleek, modern, but with a tinge of futuristic glamour in your closet. Different jackets for different environments, events and moods!

BTW --- quality matters, too, I think. A breathable, supple jacket will always keep you happy.
The Bebe jacket is iconic and classic while the danier is distinctive and memorable. I think is fits you beautifully and vote keep.
I haven't looked back to find the Bebe,cos its irrelevant. This looks fab and fits beautifully - KEEP.
It is perfect for you, both color-wise, cut and size. Keep!
there ya go, according to Beth Ann, Urban Star Warrior Princess
I love it! #8 is particularly you...space age UWP! Keep!
Looks fabulous! Keeeeep!
Perfect! Keep it! Love the color, the fit, everything!
I think the jacket is gorgeous and jives well with the sporty preppy parts of your style, the design does remind me of some of the nylon sports jackets you rock which is a huge plus

I also like how the zippered pockets help to really define your waistline and yet do not detract from the jackets simplicity. The Celine, Jil Sander lover in me really approves.

What does DH think?

I vote keep, Rae!! I don't think it's necessary to compare it to the Bebe jacket, because the styles are so different + you need a real leather white jacket to wear to work.

Having said that, I think this is a fantastic jacket! The style with the almost hood-like collar and fitted body looks amazing on you, and screams "Rae" to me. The fit is great, and I can tell from just looking at the photo that the quality of the leather is superb. Love the ways you've styled it here, and there's plenty more you can do with this.

Keep and enjoy!-)
I saw this in the store, and I have to say it looks WAY better on you than on a hanger!

I vote keep. It couldn't fit better (and yes, the bust will relax). I also love the collar options.
I think you can see from the newer responses that those who are not comparing feel free to voice their love. It wasn't a lack of love in the earlier posters. And as Claire said, it can be difficult in a photo to see the differences in quality that are so very obvious in real life.

I don't think it is either/ or. I think you keep this jacket and wear the heck out of it. Meanwhile, if the perfect iconic Bebe like jacket appears in real leather at a price you can afford, well, two jackets are not too many.
I think you cannot compare them directly.

The Danier one is beautiful on you, and it will relax on the bust. I love the hood-like collar!

The Bebe is lovely too, and you should just keep your eye out for one in leather in future. Even if you had both in your quiver, they are two different things and are not duplication!
I'm way late to the party here, but I can't believe there would even be a question. Granted, I am not seeing the Bebe jacket pics, but it doesn't sound like a true either/or situation anyway.

I think the color, fit and style all look amazing on you. That collar is perfect with your new hair too! Please keep and wear!
I'm popping back in again Rae after looking at the pics again this morning with renewed clarity and I LOVE it even more on you! The fit and shape on you is just so fantastic. You can't beat the quality and the comfort. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep this jacket

I agree that it cannot be compared to the Bebe - that's a whole different style with a completely different vibe. I think if you decided to return the Danier jacket and look for this elusive Bebe-like leather jacket, you may be disappointed...'cause that one might never show up.
I have no idea what the Bebe looked like, but between fauX leather and real leather I go real every time. This fits you wonderfully and is great for CA weather.
I love the Danier, Rae. The collar gives it an extra bit of personality and the jacket itself looks like it was made for you, in terms of fit. Don't feel bad about letting go of the Bebe. I've learned the hard way that if something isn't comfortable (or starts out comfy but makes me increasingly uncomfortable during the course of a day), I won't wear it.
I love it too, Rae!! The style is killer stunning! I think it's on par with the Bebe

The fit nit-pick in me, would have liked to see a size up, because it is snug when zipped up. And sitting down emphasizes the snugness - just like when you sit down in a shirt and the buttons gape. Hope that makes sense.

That said, I think the leather will stretch, and it looks fabulous open! PLUS, it's breathable - which means it's perfect for work. I vote keep with a hundred thumbs up! xo


Hope you can also get a price adjustment on this since you didn't receive it until it was shifted to the outlet store!
Rae, you did decide to keep your beautiful Danier jacket, right? Right??
Sylvie, yes, I did decide to keep it! I feel that it flatters and fits (both in size and personality) and fills the same wardrobe role as the Bebe, even though it is clearly a much different style. I will by happy wearing it now now now!

And if a Bebe clone ever turns up, I will just have to deal with it when it happens.